Denis Fedosov
Expert in technical supervision and real estate acceptance
Do you live in the EU, the UK, or the US, and are you renovating a property in Cyprus? Learn from a practicing consulting engineer how to protect your investment and get a high-quality result.
How to check the developer in Cyprus: guarantee of safe construction
Purchasing a home in Cyprus, especially one under construction, can be an excellent investment. However, the risk of encountering an unscrupulous developer is quite high, and it makes checking the company’s reputation a critical step. A reliable developer guarantees quality and timely construction, minimizes potential problems and provides peace of mind to the buyer.
Why is it important to make sure of the reputation of the builder?
An impeccable reputation of the developer and his responsible attitude to the obligations assumed – this is your “everything”, confidence in housing and financial security. In the form of arguments of this statement we can say that::
- Experienced and reliable developers use proven materials and technologies, which directly affects the durability and comfort of real estate;
- The reputation of a construction company is often linked to its ability to commission objects in a timely manner, which means that you will receive housing by the promised deadline;
- Cooperating with a proven developer, the buyer minimizes the risk of encountering unfinished projects or legal problems.
In addition, a new building from a well-known builder has a high investment appeal. Housing in its buildings is much easier to sell or rent, which makes it a valuable asset.
How do I check the reputation of a real estate developer?
It is not as easy to check the reputation of a real estate developer if you are far away from the place of its activity (living in another, remote country) as it would be if you were a local resident. However, there is a basic algorithm of actions that all potential clients (real estate investors) adhere to, and it is advisable to adhere to it.
- Study reviews and ratings. Read the reviews of previous buyers on the Internet or on specialized forums. They often tell about the quality of construction and the experience of interaction with a particular company.
- Familiarize yourself with previous projects that have previously been implemented by the developer. To get an objective and complete picture, it is desirable to visit such an object, and if you can not do it yourself, you need to entrust the task to an independent inspector. When considering the project, it is worth paying attention to the quality of materials, design, the state of the infrastructure.
- Check the permit documentation. Make sure the builder has all the necessary licenses and permits. In Cyprus, construction activities are regulated by state authorities.
- Examine the duration of the company’s existence. A developer with a long history of existence is often more reliable. He has experience in overcoming difficulties.
- Check the developer’s ties with banks. This is a simple secret to check its reliability. If banks are willing to provide mortgages for the developer’s properties, it is a good sign of trust on the part of financial institutions.
Useful tips for foreign buyers
In order to guarantee your own safety, avoid problems and do not lose the money invested in the purchase of real estate, we recommend you to remember and take into account that:
- before signing the contract you should carefully study all the terms and conditions, make sure that the contract protects your interests and contains a clear timeline for completion of construction;
- foreign buyers in Cyprus have the right to purchase property subject to certain rules, and here the law protects your interests;
- you should not be afraid to ask questions about the purchase of real estate in Cyprus;
The assistance of an independent company in real estate inspection will be invaluable to you. Checking the object for compliance with building regulations, project documentation, quality of work and materials used – all this also protects your interests. In general, the reliability of the developer is the key to a successful and safe investment in Cyprus real estate.
A reliable real estate developer in Cyprus: how to choose without risks
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